2015-03-06

Hot Picks of the Week March 2-6

Sharp plans to withdraw from the money-losing solar business, and might be closing three LED plants as part of its electronic component business restructure plans.TCPI (TCP Lighting) general counselor Laura Hauser has filed complaints against the company CEO Ellis Yan, and the company itself for misusing UL label and other business misconduct. TCP’s shares have taken a hit since the announcement, and have plunged nearly 57%. The company is probing into Hauser’s claims.Samsung acquires YESCO Electronics and ventures further into U.S. LED display market.The upcoming Apple Spring Forward media event is putting speculation on Apple Watch spec and prices.Konica Minolta is on track to mass producing white and color tunable OLED panels, which the company claims can match LEDs energy efficacy.
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New XLamp® Horticulture LEDs reduce height between lighting and plants to provide more uniform lighting and lower costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high effica... READ MORE

New XLamp® S Line LEDs enhance growth, last longer, lower energy costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high efficacy and long lifetimes. Whether you are interest... READ MORE